Head of information security

Head of Information Security Home based with occasional expensed travel to Newcastle GBP80,000 - GBP100,000 per annum plus bonuses and more great benefits Hybrid and Flexible working available I am working with a renowned SAAS provider in the search for a Head of Information Security to take the reins on their cyber and information security with a plethora of exciting projects to get stuck in with. The ideal candidate will have worked in a senior Information Security leadership role within a SAAS/Cloud environment, be experienced with the security principles surrounding business acquisitions and have a nice hybrid of traditional Information Security knowledge (ISO27001, GRC, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus etc.) alongside a technical cyber understanding enabling them to create and ensure the adherence of policies in a cloud-focused SAAS business in which they will be developing a robust information security strategy. You #39;ll be: Reporting in to the CTO and responsible for enhancing the current brownfield security function Responsible for maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials + accreditations Expanding the scope of ISO27001 Responsible for the maintenance and continual adaptation of the ISMS Rationalising the organisation #39;s cloud providers from a security perspective Overseeing acquisitions from a security perspective (Due diligence, third party risk, supplier assurance) Responsible for governance, risk and compliance across the business Acting as a point of contact / SME for anything information / cybersecurity related Liaising with third parties, suppliers, and professional bodies and leveraging relationships with them to enhance organisational security. Overseeing the risk function, assessing the current risk posture and aligning future initiatives with risk appetite Overseeing risk identification, documentation and mitigation Responsible for developing and implementing a risk management strategy Continually monitoring the information security strategy Collaborating with senior stakeholders, developing and maintaining external and internal relationships What I #39;m looking for: Some experience spanning both Information Security and Technical Cyber Security at a leadership level Experience within a SAAS or cloud-orientated business would be ideal Experience acting as a senior security professional overseeing business acquisitions would also be ideal Experience within brownfield security environments in a leadership or policy-creation capacity Strong technical understanding, ideally stemming from prior experience in technical IT areas (infrastructure, networking, software development) An in-depth understanding of, and experience maintaining and increasing the scope of ISO27001 Demonstrable stakeholder engagement skills Pragmatic and business solution focused mindset Strong technical background and the ability to communicate and understand technical and non-technical information What you #39;ll get in return Salary: GBP80,000 to GBP100,000 per annum depending on experience Annual bonus and additional financial incentives 28 days leave plus bank holidays plus 5 purchasable able extra days Flexible and hybrid working Competitive pension More benefits available If you #39;re interested in this role Click #39;apply now #39; to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn #39;t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T C #39;s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)